upthrust

The definition of an upthrust is an upward movement, particularly of the Earth's crust.

(noun)

An example of an upthrust is a piece of land being shifted upward after an earthquake.

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noun

An upward thrust, especially of part of the earth's crust.

tr. & intr.v. up·thrust·ed, up·thrust·ing, up·thrusts

To thrust or be thrusted upward. Used especially of the earth's crust.

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